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As soon as the global pandemic hit, Texas Engineers rolled up their sleeves and got to work — pivoting their research endeavors, developing products for frontline workers and much more.
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@cockrellschool3.95 GPA, two-time @ut_nsbe president, tutor to his fellow engineering students, member of the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Advisory Board, and now: engineer at Microsoft! Tyson, you are so deserving of this...
@cockrellschoolIn the (not-so-distant) future you might see air taxis flying around your city, BUT you won’t hear them. Why? Graduate student Chloe Johnson and a team of researchers at the Pickle Research...
@cockrellschoolYou know that awesome canoe sculpture in front of NHB? Alumna Jaime Garza was the architectural engineering brains behind the installation of the 70 aluminum canoes and row boats. How did she...
@cockrellschoolWhile you were out... 🤩🤘 Make way for the GLT, folks. ...
@cockrellschoolFirst day of orientation: ✅ Class of 2024, while we wish we could welcome you properly on campus, we’re excited to get the next four years started 🤘🤘🤘 Past and present #TexasEngineers,...
![Y’ALL DID IT. 🤘🤘🤘 Class of 2020, we are SO proud of you and all you have accomplished these past four years. From a brand new EERC and renamed departments to a new decade and a PANDEMIC of all things - we’ve seen a lot of change around here and you have weathered and conquered it all.
Before you go out and change the world (which we know you will!) take a moment to celebrate!! Virtual commencement goes live at 5 PM [link in bio] so make sure to tune in. And show us how you’re celebrating! Tag us and #CockrellGrad20 in your posts.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/100074101_243444856979411_1676415764346659316_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_oc=AQlWzkIpHuAEA449MQA-ydYp9WlPo1a6X-saKP7lEHwavWq75HuytAPSqkXxaQUS31o&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&oh=d6ce3453b3d074f904930c3906dac818&oe=5F2A5A19)
@cockrellschoolY’ALL DID IT. 🤘🤘🤘 Class of 2020, we are SO proud of you and all you have accomplished these past four years. From a brand new EERC and renamed departments to...
@cockrellschoolThe quietest last day of classes we’ve ever seen. Push through those last few Zoom classes then shut those screens down & enjoy your weekend. ‘19-‘20 is almost over! ...
@cockrellschoolIt's 7:12 PM and COVID-19 still sucks. BUT at least our seniors are making the most of this different graduation season from home! Class of 2020 - send us your grad pics!...
@cockrellschoolA @texasfootball season ticket holder since 1993, a philosopher at heart, a mechanical engineer, a teacher. @utmechanicalengineering professor Ofodike Ezekoye makes this year’s list of @texasexes’ Texas 10, honoring profs who have...
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Tyson Smiter Named Cockrell School’s 2020 Outstanding Scholar-Leader
Class of 2020 mechanical engineering graduate Tyson Smiter, who has been heavily involved in student organizations and committed to his academics since he joined the Cockrell School of Engineering, has been named this year’s Outstanding Scholar-Leader. Every year, the Cockrell School... Keep Reading
